| Sumario: | This book, 'La Excelencia y Dignidad de las Mujeres,' edited by M. Belén Hernández González and M. Gloria Ríos Guardiola, explores the historical debate regarding the dignity and excellence of women, particularly focusing on the Renaissance and early modern periods in Europe. It features a critical bilingual edition and translation of Flavio Galeazzo Capra's seminal work. The book delves into the humanist thought that emerged in the 15th and 16th centuries, challenging medieval perceptions of women and advocating for their spiritual and social equality. It includes essays discussing virtues such as justice, prudence, and beauty attributed to women, and examines the influence of classical and Christian philosophers on this intellectual movement. The work is intended for scholars and readers interested in gender studies, Renaissance literature, and intellectual history.
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